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US police shooting: Funeral for shot NYC man US police shooting: Funeral for shot NYC man
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The funeral of an unarmed black New Yorker fatally shot by police last month has taken place in Brooklyn.The funeral of an unarmed black New Yorker fatally shot by police last month has taken place in Brooklyn.
Akai Gurley was shot in the chest after he entered the stairwell of his apartment building.Akai Gurley was shot in the chest after he entered the stairwell of his apartment building.
A grand jury will be asked whether to prosecute the officer responsible.A grand jury will be asked whether to prosecute the officer responsible.
The move comes days after a grand jury decided not to charge another New York policeman over the chokehold death of another unarmed black man, Eric Garner, sparking protests across the country.The move comes days after a grand jury decided not to charge another New York policeman over the chokehold death of another unarmed black man, Eric Garner, sparking protests across the country.
The US was already facing race-related unrest over the decision not to indict a white police officer who had shot dead a young black man, Michael Brown, in Ferguson, Missouri.The US was already facing race-related unrest over the decision not to indict a white police officer who had shot dead a young black man, Michael Brown, in Ferguson, Missouri.
'Modern-day lynchings''Modern-day lynchings'
The funeral took place at Brown Baptist Church in Brooklyn on Saturday.The funeral took place at Brown Baptist Church in Brooklyn on Saturday.
Gurley's mother, stepfather and two-year-old daughter were among those who attended the service.Gurley's mother, stepfather and two-year-old daughter were among those who attended the service.
Activist Kevin Powell delivered the eulogy for the 28-year-old.Activist Kevin Powell delivered the eulogy for the 28-year-old.
"Akai was innocent, innocent, innocent," he said."Akai was innocent, innocent, innocent," he said.
"This is modern-day lynchings, over and over again. Akai Gurley was simply the latest victim of this," he added."This is modern-day lynchings, over and over again. Akai Gurley was simply the latest victim of this," he added.
The funeral featured music from gospel singers and a poem read by Gurley's younger brother.The funeral featured music from gospel singers and a poem read by Gurley's younger brother.
Protests against police violence towards minorities continued on Saturday for a fourth day.Protests against police violence towards minorities continued on Saturday for a fourth day.
The latest spate of protests was sparked by the decision by a grand jury not to to charge a New York policeman over the death of Eric Garner, who died after police put him in a chokehold.The latest spate of protests was sparked by the decision by a grand jury not to to charge a New York policeman over the death of Eric Garner, who died after police put him in a chokehold.
Hundreds streamed along Fifth Avenue and other parts of Manhattan on Friday evening , with banners and chants of "Black lives matter" and "I can't breathe" - a reference to Garner's last words.Hundreds streamed along Fifth Avenue and other parts of Manhattan on Friday evening , with banners and chants of "Black lives matter" and "I can't breathe" - a reference to Garner's last words.
In announcing the grand jury - a body that determines whether to bring criminal charges - Brooklyn's District Attorney Ken Thompson said it was important to conduct a full and fair investigation.In announcing the grand jury - a body that determines whether to bring criminal charges - Brooklyn's District Attorney Ken Thompson said it was important to conduct a full and fair investigation.
Police say Mr Gurley and his girlfriend had opened a door into the unlit stairway and an inexperienced officer on a routine patrol fired his gun.Police say Mr Gurley and his girlfriend had opened a door into the unlit stairway and an inexperienced officer on a routine patrol fired his gun.
New York Police Commissioner William Bratton called the shooting an accident. However, the medical examiner has ruled that the death is a homicide. The medical examiner has ruled that the death is a homicide. New York Police Commissioner William Bratton called the shooting an accident.
Civil rights leader the Reverend Al Sharpton had initially planned to speak at Mr Gurley's memorial service but later said he would pay his respects without making an address.Civil rights leader the Reverend Al Sharpton had initially planned to speak at Mr Gurley's memorial service but later said he would pay his respects without making an address.
Activists have called for another march in Washington on 13 December, followed by a summit on civil rights.Activists have called for another march in Washington on 13 December, followed by a summit on civil rights.
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